Why is nonverbal communication so important?

Nonverbal communication is so important because it tells you what the mouth does not.  If you can master reading body language you can read a human being like a book.  Body language speaks more the actual communication.  People can say whatever they want, it is the motions, signals, facial expressions, and tones of voice they use to tell what they are saying.  Reading body language is extremely important. The way a person expresses his or her voice can determine whether or not they are happy, sad, mad, or just do not care.  Facial expressions are key when reading body language.  You can tell if a person is lying just by if they smile or not.  Eye movements are always a factor in watching body language, have you ever heard that expression, "people talk with their eyes"? Reading body language can help you understand a person better.  A persons body language can tell you so much more than the eye can see. However there are sometimes multiple messages coming from one nonverbal message.  When reading body language always make sure to keep in mind what the situation is regarding the topic.  Though you think you might have a persons body language to a T, make sure you clarify your information with the person not just assume. We all know what assuming things mean, but that we will save for another day! Reading body language is another form of communication that you could have with a person.  It is very important to master the basics when it comes to detecting certain emotions.  Nonverbal communications should really be a class studied throughout school, every human being does it so why not learn it.